Pioneer Citizen Henry Renken Resting Homeward Burial
The funeral for Henry Renken was held Wednesday at 2 30 P M from Richard Wendels home with Rev J C A Pfenninger and O D H S conducting services. Born March 7 1855 in Langwarden Germany he emigrated to America in 1889 settling in Shiner later building on the site now City Hall. He was a Texas pioneer who came two years after the railroad. His wife Helene Bruns died Jan 10 1893 and he was laid to rest beside her almost on the 37th anniversary of that death. Renken lived in Austin with daughter Bertha Renken for 20 years. Surviving children include son William Renken and daughter Elizabeth Martens of San Antonio, with grandchildren Paul Renken and Helene Renken. He was the last of his immediate family. a sister had died in St Louis five years earlier. Scores of friends extend sympathy.
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Henry Renken
Richard Wendel
J.C. A Pfenninger
Langwarden
Oldenburg
Germany
America
Shiner
New City Hall
Helene Bruns
Renken
Austin
Bertha Renken
William Renken
Elizabeth Martens
San Antonio
Paul Renken
Helene Renken
St Louis
The
Gazette
Death of Mrs Mattie Nave Carson in Dallas
Friends and family mourn the sudden death of Mrs. Mattie Nave Carson from flu pneumonia at her Dallas home on January 28. She leaving a husband and daughter Margaret 14, two brothers Gordon Nave of Alice and Sam of Uvalde, sister Elizabeth Goff of San Antonio, and was 34. Her remains were shipped to Kenedy to lie beside her parents Dr and Mrs Sam Nave in Shiner, where she grew up.
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Mattie Nave-Carson
Dallas
Margaret
Gordon Nave
Alice
Sam
Uvalde
Elizabeth Goff
San Antonio
Kenedy
Sam Nave
Shiner
Carson
the Gazette
Cattle Sheep and Hogs Ship Load Planned March First Monday
Farmers car lots will ship cattle sheep and hogs on the first Monday in March the 8th. Anyone with items to ship must notify Leo Hubner Frank Tassler Jr or Herman Caka six days prior.
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Leo Hubner
Frank Tassler Jr
Herman Caka
Aid Society Opens Year With Hostess and Officers
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist Church met last Thursday at Mrs. C. B. Welhausen's home. Officers were elected with Mrs. J. C. Habermacher as president and Mrs. S. A. Thulemeyer as treasurer. A $10 New Year offering was sent to the Orphans Home in Waco. Refreshments followed, and the February meeting will be at Mrs. J. C. Blohm's home.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
the Methodist Church
C. B. Welhausen
Waco
J. C. Habermacher
Wm. Wendtland Jr
Chas. Schneider
Cecil Plageman
S. A. Thulemeyer
E. C. Wolters
A. L. Fuller
Ed Herder
Wagner
Buske
Merrem
Gus Wolters
Gehrels and
Plageman
Mesdames
Barrow
Striebeck
Schneider
J. C. Blohm
In Memory of Paul Barcak
The obituary notes the death of Paul Barcak on January 25 at age 85. Funeral services were held in Schulenburg with a moving sermon and pallbearers among relatives. The verse laments the vacancy left in the family and expresses hope for reunion. Edwin Barcak signs as loving grandson.
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Paul Barcak
Schulenburg
Sweet Eye
Lye
Edwin Barcak
It Is Finished as Gazette Closes and Warrants Paid
Mayor Rank announces the City of Shiner has settled the water works extension warrants. This clears the final $25,000 of outstanding indebtedness, marking the last of the warrants being taken up.
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Rank
City of Shiner
Richard Strauss Jr. Returns Home From St Edward's
Richard Strauss Jr. came home last week after studying at St Edward's, marking a notable domestic return from the ardent academic environment.
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Richard Strauss Jr
St. Edward’s
Methodist Church to Hold Services Next Sunday
The Methodist church will conduct preaching services next Sunday February 9 with morning at 11 AM and evening at 7 PM. Pastor G. T. Gibbons invites good weather and strong congregations for meaningful worship.
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Methodist Church
G. T. Gibbons
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Sermon Announcement
Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites all to Sunday service at 10 30 in the morning preached by Rev. Kenneth Ah of Halletts ville.
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Kenneth Ah
Hallettsville
O. E. S. Meeting Set for February 11 in Shiner Chapter 272
The Shiner Chapter No. 272 announces its regular meeting next Tuesday February 11. A large attendance of the membership is desired to conduct routine chapter business and fellowship.
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Shiner Chapter
PTA Meeting Set for Thursday February 13 at 3:45 PM
The P T A will hold its regular meeting next Thursday February 13 at 3 45 PM in the High School building. Members are asked to attend and answer roll call.
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P.T. A
Cemetery Association Opens First 1930 Meeting
The Cemetery Association holds its first 1930 meeting and annual officer election with dues payable. The session is at 3 PM Friday afternoon at the City Library.
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Cemetery Association
Poll Tax Record Shows City Tax Paid
City Marshal Ganon reports 494 citizens paid poll tax by closing on January 31, down 19 from last year’s 513. The record highlights a smaller turnout compared with the prior period and reflects ongoing tax collection efforts.
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Ganon
Wied P T A Meeting at School House
A Wied P T A meeting is scheduled for Sunday night February 9 at 7 p.m. at the school house. All members are urged to be present.
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Wied P -T. A
Chamber of Commerce Tonight Plans For New Year
Regular Chamber of Commerce session convenes tonight in town. President Frank Kubin urges members to attend and map out activities for the coming year.
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Chamber of Commerce Tonight
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Kubin
Boyle couple welcome baby Eva Jo this Monday afternoon
Dr James W Boyle Jr and his wife announce the birth of their daughter Eva Jo on Monday afternoon. The father is recovering, and the family is joyful about the addition to their home.
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James W. Boyle Jr
Mrs. Boyle
Eva Jo
Papa Boyle
Rural Carriers’ Busy Season Demands Full Day Routes
The season highlights rural carriers working long hours to complete their routes, earning every penny of their salary through dedication and endurance.
Does Poultry Pay in Ladewig's 1929 Record Keeping
The Gazette reports W L Ladewig kept a daily monthly poultry farming bulletin for 1929 detailing five to six hundred White Leghorn chickens and apiary work. It lists monthly feed purchases totaling 15900 pounds and egg output of 7743 dozen with 7563 sold and 180 dozen home use. Located near Shiner in Shi ner Rt. 2, he plans a 1930 bulletin starting New Year’s Day.
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W. L. Ladewig
Gazette
Ludwig
Ladewig
Gonzales County
Shiner
Rt. 2
A Lovely Tribute to Mrs Hermine Richter Passed Away in Weimar
The Weimar Mercury editor pays a personal tribute to Mrs Hermine Richter known as Tante Mimi. A beloved neighbor who visited many relatives in Shiner she inspired gatherings with heartfelt counsel and devoted service to church work. She lived with her granddaughter Mrs Hilda Watson before dying peacefully after a long illness. Her loss is deeply mourned by family friends and the community as they seek comfort.
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Hermine ’ Richter
Weimar
Shiner
Plant now for fruit, pecan, roses and shrubs
Agent for Ramsey Nursery of Austin urges immediate orders for fruit trees pecan trees shrubs and roses. Visit 114 Hugo Pohler or call 25 to arrange planting now.
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Ramsey Nursery
Austin
Hugo Pohler
New Gulf motor fuel with extra quick start values and anti knock
Gulf stations advertise a new motor fuel offering faster ignition extra clean burning and anti knock advantages. The promotion promises enhanced performance across all Gulf stations though no price is listed and the claim stresses enhanced combustion without specifying technical details.
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Gulf Stations
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